Georgia - HB 431 - 2017

Relating to electrical service, so as to change certain provisions relating to "The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001" and the "Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015"; to change certain definitions; to change certain provisions relating to electric service providers and rates and fees; to provide for public notice and comment; to change certain provisions relating to measurement and payment of energy flow; to change certain provisions relating to requirements to purchase energy from customer generator and safety standards and regulations; to change certain provisions relating to requirements upon retail electric customer utilizing solar technology connected to an electric system of an electric service provider; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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While Georgia Electric Membership Corp. adds more than $30 in fees to solar customers' bills, the legislature considers passing a law limiting the amounts they can charge. The conflict comes amidst the rapid growth of the solar industry and the state.